SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ) and SUID (sudden Unexpected Infant Death)

 

It is critical for every caregiver and parent to know how to keep your baby safe during sleep at nap time and nigh time. 

SIDS & SUID in the United States

Every year 3,500 babies in the United States sadly die unexpectedly and suddenly.

The SUID rate has declined since 1990s but 3,500 babies’ deaths is still a too high number. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is providing a lot of invaluable information on SIDS and SUID: definition, data, statistics, and prevention measures. As a new parent you have to learn about SIDS prevention and keep your baby safe during sleep.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0109-sleep-related-deaths.html

SIDS & SUID Definition

3,500 Sudden Unexpected Infant Death includes accidental suffocation in cribs or sleeping context, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and other unknown causes deaths. It is time learn about SIDS prevention and keep your baby safe during sleep.

SIDS & SUID Prevention to keep your baby safe during sleep

Every expecting and new parent needs to be informed of the existence of SUID and SIDS. The more educated and aware parents are, the safer the environment is for their baby.

There are couples of preventive measures we know about and that are common sense. (not overheating the baby’s room, not covering the baby’s head with a blanket…etc) Yet, babies’ stores are still displaying beautiful and UNSAFE cribs with pillows, bedlinen, cushions, blankets, bumpers, stuffed animals… and at the same time are actively trying to sell baby breathing tracking technology equipment, cameras and all kinds of safety-related stuff.

Some measures : Learn about SIDS prevention and keep your baby safe during sleep.

• baby always sleep on her back on a firm flat surface
• empty crib (no pillows, blankets, bumpers, wedges, and positionners)
• breastfeeding
• baby sleeps in parents’ room for the first 6 months, ideally for the first year
• no co-sleeping in the same bed
• pacifier at sleep time
• no smoking during and after pregnancy
• prenatal physician care

SIDS & SUID Education in Baby 101 Course

We believe in education to prevent accidents and lower the risks of SIDS in every family. Every measure that has been proven to reduce the risks of SUID needs to be implemented by new parents, care givers, grand -mothers, nannies and baby-sitters.

The Baby 101 course comprehensively discusses SIDS prevention and measures. Parents can read about SIDS and not know the reasons, the measures, the way to prevent. It is critical to hear and listen to experts and knowledgeable instructors who can guide you to make your home the safest place for your baby. Learn about SIDS prevention and keep your baby safe during sleep.

It is critical for every caregiver and parent to know how to keep your baby safe during sleep at nap time and nigh time.